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Attorney John S. Berry Jr. helps his clients fight some of the most important battles of their lives. Not only has he led successful teams in the courtroom, resulting in several jury trial victories, he has led soldiers in deployments to Iraq and Bosnia. Beyond the battlefield and the courtroom, John’s leadership experience extends to local community and national organizations that protect our constitutional rights and our veterans.
Prior to joining the firm, John attended the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia (1993-1997), and Creighton University School of Law, where he graduated cum laude in 2003. John is also a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College at Mercer Law School in Macon, Georgia (2004), Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming (2018), and the Nebraska State Bar Association Leadership Academy (2008).
John is past president of the Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorney's Association and a fellow of the prestigious American Board of Criminal Lawyers. John maintains an AV Preeminent Rating through Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as one of the National Trial Lawyers' Top 100. John has presented and lectured in the areas of criminal defense, trial skills, and veterans disability appeals.
After receiving his commission as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army, John completed Airborne School and Ranger School. In 1999, while assigned to the First Cavalry Division, he deployed to Bosnia for Operation Joint Forge. John also served as a Company Commander in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and later as a Battalion Commander in the National Guard.
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State: Iowa
Acquired: 2022
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State: Nebraska
Acquired: 2003
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Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Job
Thought I was going to get jail time for sure. I walked away with probation. I am so happy about the outcome. Thanks for all your hard work. Him and his team were there to answer all me questions. This was my first time being in trouble with the law. He walked me through everything. I received emails...
Posted by SW | August 13, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Feels a Second Chance in Life even though It is Deserved
I was falsely accused of sexual assault in Lincoln, Nebraska by a woman. I gave a statement to a police officer in which I said things which made me look guilty. Not only that, the police also dug their record to find out that another woman had also made allegation of sexual assault about me in the s...
Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Simply the Best
I was driving through Nebraska for the first time when I became the victim of injustice. After hiring an attorney who treated me as if I were guilty the entire time, I was told that taking a plea deal was my only option and I would have to go to jail. I couldn't accept that I was presumed guilty know...
Posted by Jeff | August 02, 2015 | DUI & DWI
Top Lincoln DUI Attorney
John is one of the top DUI attorney's in Lincoln. He handled my case with the professionalism, aggressiveness and determination I would expect from an attorney with John's credentials. From my initial consultation, discovery, and ultimately my day in court, John explained what the process was, how...
"I was co-counsel with John, defending an Airman in a general court-martial. John was invested, thoroughly prepared, and brilliant in the courtroom. Our client was acquitted of the most serious charges he faced, and avoided a punitive discharge."
"John is an experienced trial attorney that is dedicated to protecting his client's interests. I would not hesitate to refer a friend or family member to his firm."
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2022
Recognition, Super Lawyers
2022
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney, Attorney and Practice magazine
2022
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2022
Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Hall of Fame, Nebraska National Guard, 209th Regional Training Institute
2018
Criminal Defense Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 50 DUI Attorneys, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2016
Top 50 DUI Attorneys, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 50 DUI Attorneys, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 50 DUI Attorneys, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2013
Top 50 DUI Attorneys, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2012
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2004 - 2025
Partner, Berry Law Firm
2012 - Present
Nebraska State Bar Association, Military Law SectionBoard Member
2009 - Present
Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys AssociationBoard Member
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Lifetime Member
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Fellow
2008 - 2017
Lincoln Independent Business AssociationBoard Member
1997 - 2018
Nebraska Army National Guard and Active ArmyBattalion Commander
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2009
2004
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2020
2020
Defending Drug Pipeline Cases
2020
Panel Discussion on Using Experts to Defend Sex Assault Cases
2020
Defending and Winning Sex Assault Cases
2019
Veterans Disability Claims
2019
Defending Modern Drug Cases
2018
Criminal Issues in Civil Cases
2017
Defending Veterans' Rights on Appeal
2017
Protect Your Rights Protect Your Future
2015
Criminal Defense Strategies
2012
Sex Assult Defense
2011
Using Social Media Evidence in Sex Assault Cases
2017
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2015
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